As a biologist, I completely agree! However, we have a long running tradition in MN and that is hard for people to get around. Biologically, if there are spawning congregations that need protection...
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As a biologist, I completely agree! However, we have a long running tradition in MN and that is hard for people to get around. Biologically, if there are spawning congregations that need protection...
Some positive news... HF 2824 has been introduced!!! Edit for clarification: This is the required statute language that establishes the opportunity to have a catch and release season from the end of...
Actually no! But, since it does require statute AND Rule change, it requires policy and political nonsense to get through in any form of a timely manner... It is going to be included in the statute...
Hey Brian, still gathering input. Survey runs till the end of August. Over 2800 responses and 95% either supporting or strongly supporting having a season be open year round. We'll see what the...
Well, I have a feeling convincing the walleye crowd may be a bit tougher, but maybe that tower will fall as well if enough people voice their opinions on it. We still have a way to go with bass, but...
Agreed, we tried to get this out earlier when anglers were stewing about the upcoming season. We had struggles internally to get the pieces in order etc. So only a week prior to the opener. Still...
An update: 523631
Hey folks, the survey of anglers on the year-round catch and release for bass here in MN is still available and your input is needed....
I am getting a data pull weekly on Thursdays to keep tabs on what forms of outreach creates energy (and because I am curious of course). The only real caution I have received, is from folks worried...
Status report: as of the first day the survey was available... Over 1000 responses... 89.7% strongly support and 6.7% support. More media blasts coming around in the next couple weeks.
Hello anglers,
The Minnesota Bass Technical Team has been actively working on information to offer anglers about year-round angling for bass. An information sheet explaining the various aspects of...